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Sources: Palo Alto Networks is in negotiations to acquire Tel Aviv-based startups Dig Security for $300M to $400M and Talon Cyber Security for $600M to $700M (Meir Orbach/CTech)

Meir Orbach / CTech: Sources: Palo Alto Networks is in negotiations to acquire Tel Aviv-based startups Dig Security for $300M to $400M and Talon Cyber Security for $600M to $700M — Palo Alto is closing on two acquisitions of Israeli startups, with negotiations currently also ongoing to purchase Talon Cyber Security for $600-$700 million

The Writers Guild of America’s strike is over

Photo by Mario Tama / Getty Images After a nearly five-month-long strike, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) is telling its members to lower their picket signs. In a post, the WGA said its Negotiating Committee, WGAW Board, and WGAE Council all voted unanimously to recommend the three-year agreement reached with the Alliance of Motion

The new WGA contract will change how Hollywood works

As of midnight, the Writers Guild of America will no longer be picketing. Instead, members of the union will be poring over new details on the contract negotiated with the AMPTP and deciding whether they will vote to ratify this new contract. (Disclosure: The Verge’s editorial staff is also unionized with the Writers Guild of

Beating Apple’s Secret Lid Angle Sensor Calibration With Custom Tool

Among the changes made by Apple to its laptops over the years, the transition from a Hall sensor-based sleep sensor to an angle sensor that determines when the lid is closed is a decidedly unpopular one. The reason for this is the need to calibrate this sensor after replacement, using a tool that Apple decided

Sources: Jony Ive and Sam Altman have been discussing building a new AI hardware device, and Masayoshi Son has been involved in some aspects of the conversation (The Information)

The Information: Sources: Jony Ive and Sam Altman have been discussing building a new AI hardware device, and Masayoshi Son has been involved in some aspects of the conversation — Jony Ive, the renowned designer of the iPhone, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have been discussing building a new AI hardware device …

Feed Your Fasteners in Line, With a Bowl Feeder

If you spend much time around industrial processes, you may have seen a vibrating bowl feeder at work. It’s a clever but simple machine that takes an unruly pile of screws or nuts and bolts, and delivers them in a line the correct way up. They do this by shaking the pile of fasteners in

Eufy’s new X8 Pro robot vacuum can detangle hair automatically

Eufy Clean X8 Pro with its self-emptying station and app. | Image: Eufy Anker’s Eufy division has a new robot vacuum cleaner with more powerful suction than its other offerings, and which can automatically detangle hair and pet fur from its bottom roller brush. The new $649.99 Eufy Clean X8 Pro vacuum is available to

Sony opens an investigation after ransomware group “Ransomed.vc” claimed to have breached the company’s systems and threatened to sell or post the stolen data (Wesley Yin-Poole/IGN)

Wesley Yin-Poole / IGN: Sony opens an investigation after ransomware group “Ransomed.vc” claimed to have breached the company’s systems and threatened to sell or post the stolen data — Data reportedly up for sale. — Sony has said it has launched an investigation after a ransomware group claimed to have breached the company’s systems.

The federal judge overseeing US et al v. Google says documents used during the trial can be posted online at the end of each day, resolving a weeklong dispute (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg: The federal judge overseeing US et al v. Google says documents used during the trial can be posted online at the end of each day, resolving a weeklong dispute — – DOJ, Google disputed how quickly to post court exhibits online — Judge says access should happen ‘as soon as it is reasonable’

The Code Conference 2023

Image: Code We’re live from the Code Conference, featuring interviews with X CEO Linda Yaccarino, AMD CEO Lisa Su, and more. Continue reading…

Apple and Google want to shift how you listen to podcasts

Image: Apple This is Hot Pod, The Verge’s newsletter about podcasting and the audio industry. Sign up here for more. Hello Hot Podders, Amrita and Ariel here! Today we’re bringing you a co-bylined issue of the newsletter, mostly out of necessity. We’ve got a whole mess of news to dive into: Apple takes a big(ish)

Amazon’s All-Powerful ‘Buy Box’ Is at the Heart of Its New Antitrust Troubles

The US Federal Trade Commission filed a long-anticipated antitrust complaint alleging that Amazon uses its power over sellers to keep ecommerce prices artificially high.

Next.js 13.5 brings faster startups and refreshes

Vercel has released the Next.js 13.5 web framework, which features faster startups and refreshes and lower memory usage. Unveiled September 19, version 13.5 improves local server startup time by 22%, letting developers iterate faster with the App Router and Pages Router. Since Next.js 13.4 was announced in May, the Vercel team has been focused on improving

K-pop group NewJeans will perform this year’s League of Legends Worlds anthem

Photo by Gary Miller / FilmMagic The 2023 League of Legends World Championship is taking place in Korea this year, and to celebrate, Riot has tapped one of the country’s hottest bands to perform the annual anthem. Girl group NewJeans — best known for earworms like “Super Shy” — will be behind the new song.

Eufy’s latest security package can track one person across multiple cameras

The $219.99 Floodlight Cam E340 is one of four new Eufy security cameras equipped with a dual-camera system. | Image: Eufy Anker’s smart home brand Eufy is revamping its camera lineup with a new SoloCam battery-powered outdoor camera ($199.99), Floodlight Cam E340 ($219.99), Video Doorbell E340 ($179.99), and Indoor Cam S350. The signature hardware feature

Amazon’s All-Powerful ‘Buy Box’ Is at the Heart of Its New Antitrust Troubles

The US Federal Trade Commission filed a long-anticipated antitrust complaint alleging that Amazon uses its power over sellers to keep ecommerce prices artificially high.

Peloton co-founder Tom Cortese is stepping down

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Tom Cortese, Peloton co-founder and chief product officer, is stepping down from his role. In a press release shared on Tuesday, Peloton says it will replace Cortese with former Twitter executive Nick Caldwell. “After nearly 12 years of pouring myself into Peloton and serving our Members, I have

The federal judge overseeing US v. Google says documents used during the trial can be published online at the end of each day, resolving a weeklong dispute (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg: The federal judge overseeing US v. Google says documents used during the trial can be published online at the end of each day, resolving a weeklong dispute — – DOJ, Google disputed how quickly to post court exhibits online — Judge says access should happen ‘as soon as it is reasonable’

macOS Sonoma: Release date, features, and compatibility

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority It’s been a year since macOS 13 Ventura first hit the scene, bringing smart folders, redesigned system settings, new apps, and more. Now macOS Sonoma is out and ready to be installed. Join us as we look at macOS Sonoma’s features, compatibility, and more.

Nothing launches a smartwatch and earbuds that cost less than $120 combined

Image: CMF CMF, the affordability-focused brand owned by Nothing, has launched its first line of products: the Buds Pro, Watch Pro, and a 65W GaN fast charger. The Buds Pro are a pair of wireless earbuds that offer a solid set of features at a £49 / $49 price tag. The buds come with hybrid

Make sure to update your iPhone 15 before transferring over data from your old phone

Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge If you’ve just picked up a new iPhone 15 device, before you transfer over your data from an older phone, make sure to update that new phone to iOS 17.0.2 first. An Apple support document says that the update, which came out on Thursday, fixes an issue that

Real-life Pixel 8 Pro image shows the matte back is classy af

Credit: Facebook Someone got some hands-on time with the Pixel 8 Pro The real-life photos show the front and back of the device. Notably, the back features a matte glass finish. Google is preparing to launch the Pixel 8 series on October 4. Even though we’re about a week away from the event at this

The Quest 3 is Meta’s last chance to win the headset war before it truly begins

The Quest 2 versus the Quest 3. | Image: Meta Meta doesn’t just need another hardware building block — it needs games. Continue reading…

Sources: the WGA and AMPTP’s deal lets studios train AI models on writers’ work while writers would be compensated for work on scripts even if AI tools are used (Wall Street Journal)

Wall Street Journal: Sources: the WGA and AMPTP’s deal lets studios train AI models on writers’ work while writers would be compensated for work on scripts even if AI tools are used — Writers are expected to be guaranteed credit and compensation for work they do on scripts, even if studios partially use AI tools

Google subscription bundle could be on the way including Nest Aware, One, more

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The Google Home app has code strings that reference a new Google subscription bundle. The wording suggests the bundle could include Nest Aware, Google One, and “more,” although it’s unclear what the “more” could be referencing. Google recently dismantled Pixel Pass, a previous subscription bundle it offered. When you

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